Disney’s New Movie: Lilo & Stitch Star Maia Kealoha Leads After Live Action Box Office Success
A new Disney leading role
Deadline reports that Kealoha will lead Stolen Wishes, another Disney movie. Joe Nussbaum will write and direct the film. Disney has not shared the story, and the studio declined to comment on the project. Allen Fischer is producing for Artists First, with Amalea Chininis serving as executive producer.
Breakout role as Lilo
Kealoha made her film debut playing Lilo in Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. The film brought in $1.038 billion worldwide. Rotten Tomatoes listed a 73% critics’ score and a 91% audience score, marked “Verified Hot.” The remake was described as well-received.
Sequel also in production
A live-action follow-up, Lilo & Stitch 2, is now in production. It is expected to build on the success of the earlier film. Kealoha’s casting in Stolen Wishes gives her another leading Disney role while the franchise continues with the sequel.
Key points
- Maia Kealoha will star in Disney’s Stolen Wishes.
- Joe Nussbaum is writing and directing the film.
- The plot remains undisclosed, and Disney declined to comment.
- The live-action Lilo & Stitch remake grossed $1.038 billion worldwide.